vehicles were 49 units. By brand sales in April based on MarkLines Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus) was up 14.6% y/y to 6,378 units with 20.0S% market share. Mitsubishi was up 68.7% to 3,439 units with 10.8% market share. Ford was down 28.3% to 2,866 units with 9.0% market share. Thaco Mazda was down 7.5% to 2,532 units with 7.9% market share. Thaco Kia was up 20.1% to 2,469 units with 7.7% market share. Thaco Truck was up 14.0% to 2...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

Passenger Vehicle; 14,225 units for Leapmotor; 10,673 units for Dongfeng Motor Corporation; 9,824 units for Changan Auto; 8,561 units for SAIC-GM-Wuling; 6,006 units for XPeng; 5,571 units for Spotlight Automotive; 4,323 units for Polestar; 4,094 units for Great Wall Motor; 3,615 units for Changan Mazda; 3,282 units for FAW Hongqi; 2,658 units for smart; 2,590 units for Volvo Cars; 2,339 units for BAW; 2,226 units for Seres Auto Hubei Branch; 2,...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

ns to commence Zeekr operations in Vietnam in 2026, with the 7X expected to arrive around the second quarter. Built on Geely’s Sustainable Experience Architecture (SEA), the Zeekr 7X competes in the mid-size electric SUV segment, placing it alongside D-segment models including the Kia Sorento and Mazda CX-8. (From an article of Autodaily.vn on May 12, 2026)...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

Mazda cuts electrification investment by 25%, expands hybrid lineup and launch Thai-made SUV in Japan as all-new CX-3 Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) announced on May 12 that it will reduce its electrification-related investment by 2030 to the level of JPY 1.2 trillion. This represents a 25% reduction from the plan announced in March 2025, taking into account factors such as the slowdown in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the US market. The compan...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/13

Mazda Reports 72.3% decrease in operating profit for fiscal year 2025, remains profitable Mazda announced its full-year financial results for fiscal year 2025 on May 12. Revenue decreased 2.0% year-on-year to JPY 4,918.2 billion, operating profit fell 72.3% year-on-year to JPY 51.6 billion, and net income attributable to owners of the parent decreased 69.2% year-on-year to JPY 35.1 billion.  Amid uncertainties such as the impact of US tariffs, g...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

cording to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in April included Chrysler with a 131.2% increase to 37,951 units; Audi with a 66.5% increase to 14,260 units; BMW Group with a 58.8% increase to 8,729 units; VW with a 44.2% increase to 27,584 units; Mazda with a 29.3% increase to 6,759 units; Kia with a 21.9% increase to 19,293 units, and Honda with a 3.1% increase to 15,775 units. OEMs with expor...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

f 14.5% to 3,623 units; JAC with an increase of 13.5% to 2,526 units; Mercedes Benz with an increase of 12.3% to 5,280 units; Kia with an increase of 8.7% to 25,280 units; and Honda with an increase of 4.0% to 16,106 units.  OEMs whose production declined in April compared to the previous year are Mazda with a decrease of 34.6% to 11,229 units; Nissan with a decrease of 31.4% to 34,521 units; Ford with a decrease of 12.3% to 33,762 units; Toyota...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

Flash Report: Mazda's operating income for the full 2025 fiscal year decreased by 72.3% to JPY 51.6 billion Mazda's FY2025 full-year financial results were announced. Sales declined 2.0% YoY to JPY 4,918.2 billion. This was a JPY 100.7 billion decrease from the previous year's JPY 5,018.9 billion. Operating income decreased 72.3% YoY to JPY 51.6 billion, down JPY 134.5 billion from JPY 186.1 billion in the previous year. Ordinary income declined ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/12

ecrease to 222,378 units for the second month in a row. However, its electrified vehicle sales, which accounted for 55.8% of its total sales volume, was robust. Sales of Honda Motor Co., Ltd. declined by 0.2% y/y to 137,405 units. Subaru Corporation recorded a 5.9% y/y decrease to 52,733 units, and Mazda Motor Corporation a 17.3% y/y decrease to 31,128 units. Gasoline retail prices in the U.S. surged due to the worsening situation in the Middle E...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

Seiren Viscotec Mexico inaugurates new plant in Guanajuato On May 4, it was reported that Seiren Viscotec México inaugurated a new plant at the Marabis Industrial Park in Abasolo, Guanajuato. The facility is focused on processing fabric and synthetic leather for vehicle interiors, supplying multiple automakers including Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, and Tesla. Production will serve both domestic and export markets, integrating into assembly lines withi...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/06

anese brands: Acura (79)European brands: VW (81) Inventory was relatively low for: Japanese brands: Mitsubishi (18 days), Toyota (23), Lexus (25), Infiniti (33)Korean brands: Kia (29)European brands: BMW (31), Audi (33) Other brands showed: U.S. brands: Chevrolet (49), Cadillac (40)Japanese brands: Mazda (52), Nissan (44), Subaru (42)Korean brands: Hyundai (54), Genesis (47)European brands: Volvo (45), Mercedes‑Benz (43) Among U.S. automakers, ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/02

Mazda to launch offensive with all-new CX-5 to expand sales Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) will actively promote its new CX-5. In Europe, where Mazda sells a little over 160,000 vehicles annually and the model has been introduced early, orders have already reached the level of several tens of thousands of units. The CX-5 is Mazda’s flagship, accounting for one in four of Mazda’s global sales. The new model retains the concept while refining ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/01

Mazda launches updated Mazda2 with enhanced features in South Africa On April 17, Mazda South Africa launched an updated version of Mazda2, adding a refreshed design and more features. The base Active model now includes features that were earlier only in higher variants, such as 7-inch screen with MZD Connect, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. It also gets new styling elements such as yellow grille accents and a more colorful interior. The car is ...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/28

Mazda to end sales of Mazda2 in Japan as early as July Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda) will end sales of its Mazda2 compact car in Japan as early as July 2026. Mazda is not likely to introduce a successor to the model in Japan for the time being. The Mazda2 played a key role in broadening Mazda's appeal as an affordable compact car, but sales had been sluggish in recent years due to its long model lifecycle. Mazda will continue the production and...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/24

(112), and Changan (107). Mercedes-Benz (41), Lynk & Co (29), BAIC (15), and Jaguar Land Rover (1) completed the segment. In the HEV segment (8,261 units), Toyota led with 5,471 units, followed by Ford (1,156) and Honda (576). The rest of the market was shared by MG (263), Nissan (233), Kia (172), Mazda (145), Hyundai (104), BAIC (97), Chery (25), Foton (13), and Subaru (6). (From an article of CarGuide.PH and an article of Autodaily.vn)...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

Aisin begins production of six-speed automatic transmissions for Mazda with dedicated production line Aisin Corporation (Aisin) announced on April 21 that it has begun contract production of six-speed automatic transmissions (ATs) in the U.S. for Mazda Motor Corporation (Mazda). This is the first production subcontracted from Mazda. Aisin’s consolidated subsidiary in the U.S., Aisin Drivetrain, Inc., will manufacture the six-speed ATs. The subs...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

AISIN begins manufacturing Mazda’s 6-speed automatic transmission in U.S. On April 21, AISIN announced that it has commenced contract manufacturing a six-speed automatic transmission developed by Mazda at AISIN Drivetrain, Inc. (ADI), its U.S. subsidiary located in in the Indiana. The contract manufacturing of Mazda’s six-speed AT at ADI will further enhance the company’s supply capabilities and responsiveness in the North American market a...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

MarkLines Data Center figures, Toyota (excluding Lexus) was up 51.6% y/y to 8,143 units with 21% market share. Mitsubishi was up 15.3% to 5,086 units with 13.1% market share. Ford was up 6.2% to 4,538 units with 11.7% market share. Thaco Kia was up 22.7% to 2,849 units with 7.4% market share. Thaco Mazda was up 19.7% to 2,796 units with 7.2% market share. Thaco Truck was up 21.2% to 2,761 units with 7.1% market share. Honda was down 24.9% to 1,83...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13

crease to 79,284 units, and Ford with a 0.1% increase to 37,268 units. OEMs with export declines in March included BMW Group with a 34.8% decrease to 4,968 units; Nissan with a 31.4% decrease to 28,129 units; Toyota with a 16.2% decrease to 22,004 units; Honda with a 12.8% decrease to 16,862 units; Mazda with a 6.0% decrease to 10,900 units; and Chrysler with a 3.2% decrease to 30,235 units. Among 2026 export destinations accumulated until March,...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/13

3% to 35,094 units; Kia with an increase of 16.9% to 26,600 units; Chrysler with an increase of 7.4% to 38,637 units; Mercedes Benz with an increase of 2.6% to 5,096 units; and Toyota with an increase of 1.7% to 27,730 units. OEMs whose production declined in March compared to the previous year are Mazda with a decrease of 24.1% to 14,395 units; Nissan with a decrease of 16.6% to 42,022 units; Acura with a decrease of 16.5% to 3,059 units; JAC wi...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10